Monday, November 26, 2007

The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and WHO have combined efforts to create a resource for CVD - Cardiovascular and Cerebral Disease.

  • The webpage gives this introduction... The atlas addresses the global epidemic of heart disease and stroke in a clear and accessible format. This highly valuable reference material has been designed for use by policy makers, national and international organizations, health professionals and the general public. This picturesque atlas is in six parts:
  • Cardiovascular Disease - types
  • Risk Factors
  • The Burden
  • Action
  • The future and the past
  • World Tables
Each section can be downloaded for reading and research. Follow the link...http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/atlas/en/

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